Factors Affecting Participation Flashcards
1
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What does individual difference refer to ?
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- some individuals lack interest in sport
2
Q
How does family affect participating in sport ?
A
- Individuals may be more likely to take part in certain sports due to their family
- E.g. there are many examples of former footballers having children who also become professional footballers
3
Q
How do friends affect participation in sport ?
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- Sporting choices may be down to the sports that an individuals friends take part in
4
Q
How does education impact participation in sport ?
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- Schools can have an impact on the sport that an individual chooses to take part in
- If a school has a hockey specialist as a PE teacher, hockey is more likely to feature heavily in the curriculum
5
Q
How does a tradition affect participation in sport ?
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- It may be tradition in certain parts of the world to play specific sports
- For example, in England there are annual events such as cheese rolling and mob football
6
Q
How does age affect a person participation in sport ?
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- People’s choice of sport may depend on the age that they begin taking part
- For example, older people are more likely to participate in crown green bowling
7
Q
How does provision affect a person participation in sport ?
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- Sporting choices are often decided by local amenities
- E.g. there is a lack of opportunity for rowing within inner city Manchester
8
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How does the media affect a persons participation in sport ?
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- Sports that are popular in the media often have higher participation rates due to an increased number of role models
